Award-Winning PRAXIS Tutors in Albany, NY

...I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they reach their goals. I am available throughout...

...to teach. I've tutored many types of learners, from ski racers to prison inmates, and, amazingly all the students are similar in that they are asking for guidance from me to be a more confident learner. I try to create an environment in which the student and I enter a collaboration: the student feels they need to bring their best work and also can tell me (very) occasionally if they are under-prepared. After one session...

...a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, where I majored in Animal Science and minored in Food Systems. I graduated in 7 semesters with Honors and completed and published my senior thesis on Problematic Behaviors in Recently Adopted Dogs. Trhoughout my time at UVM I was a peer tutor at the UVM Learning Cooperative. My natural strength is in English and writing, but I love science and have spent my academic time pursuing it....

...every subject in middle school classrooms, and I have taught both biology and algebra to high schoolers. My favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and Spanish, as I find them to be the most engaging, but I enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart...

...in Teaching from Mary Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn...

...a diverse range of students, encouraged me to explore more creative tutoring methods in order to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning; a style that is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a...

...opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students can understand. I take pride in my ability to make learning fun and rewarding -- even when it is a students'...

...range of subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels, writing, literature, philosophy, physical science, and math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it a necessary component of a fulfilling life. I try to impart this perspective to all of my students. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, traveling, and playing sports. I briefly played for the NYU Men's Varsity soccer team. I am deeply committed to student...

...neurological disabilities, those who perform at or below grade level, and English Language Learners. I have collaborated with various treatment teams composed of teachers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family-based services in order to better address students' needs. These experiences have helped me to become the balanced and caring educator I am today. My strengths include strong problem-solving skills, proactively assessing my classroom and students, creativity in motivating various types of learners and being flexible...

...the construction industry. Through all of this, I have been a professional tutor for profit and pro bono. I believe education should be available to everyone regardless of age, sex, or socio-economic status, and I utilize learning identification to impart wisdom in the most effective way possible for each student's needs. I love that magical moment when the student "gets it." With experience in a broad range of subjects, mathematics is the most enjoyable for...

...behavioral and emotional disorders for the Basehor Linwood School District. I have a BS in Elementary Education and MA in Special Education and a MS in Curriculum and Instruction at KU. I truly love my job and feel like it is a gift I have that I can connect with these tough kids and build relationships. I love teaching all students and hope to have the opportunity to work with your child.

I am a native of Miami, FL who brings 39 years of experience in SportsMedicine/Rehab (Ortho/Neuro populations), Health Services Management/Administration, and Education. Having studied and trained at Northeastern and Harvard in Boston; I have been forerunner in the fields of Health/Wellness/Physical Sciences and Research. My passion has always been to extend education and mentor with my knowledge and experience.

I teach English with a focus in Middle and High School Literacy. I also have a passion for the humanities.

...students can see my passion and have also developed the love of language themselves. As I interacted with my students during my 17 years teaching profession, I begun writing children concept literature in various subject areas, presently at the publisher. I have found that every student can learn, maybe on the same day and certainly not in the same way. Therefore, I like to custom made my approach to fit my student's interest and use...

...journal. After moving to Miami, I completed a Master's Degree in Modern Languages Education from Florida International University. I became a Spanish/Young Adults National Board Certified Teacher in 2005. I am a member of the Foreign Language Teachers Association and the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, and have been a certified AP Spanish teacher and exam reader with the College Board since 2006. I have been elected to be department chairperson in...

...System for 6 years. I had the opportunity to work at both ends of the proverbial elementary spectrum. In fourth grade, I taught 9-and-10-year-olds science and math and as a kindergarten teacher I focused mostly on teaching children to read and basic mathematics. These very different experiences have provided me with a deeper, more meaningful understanding of what students need to be successful both academically and socially at different developmental stages. Finally, I love to...

...in November 2017. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2017. I am presently pursuing my post graduate Ed.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction. When I am not working with students my time is focused on my family. I have a daughter who is a freshman in college and my son is a junior in high school. In my experience working with various and diverse learners, I have found that the most...

Former fifth grade teacher seeking to facilitate students' academic ambitions. My first degree was in psychology at KU. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from UMKC for my teaching degree. I taught 5th grade for 10 years in Raytown.

I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky where I received my Bachelor of Arts in German and my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. Additionally, I am a graduate of Relay Graduate School of Education in English. I am a certified English teacher and have been a Reading Interventionist for grades K-12 for the past 5 years.